Highway widening may be heating cities faster; here's what could curb it

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Apr 10, 2026, 6:00 pm128 ptsTrending
U.S. cities are rapidly becoming urban heat islands, where these cities are significantly warmer than their surrounding area. Vast expanses of asphalt and concrete trap heat, while large, densely packed buildings disrupt wind flow and intensify the effect. But beyond parking lots and skyscrapers, recent…

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